Smitty's Ciagr Lounge Pipe Show 2023 (Georgia)

[AppalachianPipe92]

A great time was had by all - old and new friends. Brought home lots of gifts and bought a few pipes and some tobacco.

Was really impressed with the turnout for such a small show. And the shop did great keeping everyone hydrated and fed.
Dave Shain (ThePipery) and Smitty's are the ones responsible for the show. It attracts Georgia carvers and hobbyists (mainly my local pipe club since this is our shop). But this year many folks took the time and traveled down here for the show, making for a great time and great turnout.

Here's some photos throughout the event and a peak at some of what I snagged (many were gifted or trades, didn't photo all the samples).

@bluegrassbrian Jim had just awful things to say about you. But he'll get you your souvenirs.




I should've never tried the old No. 44.... I have too much of the new production and it is night and day.
The CS is a new VaPer they're eventually releasing

 

[BlueRidge]

neat, that's one heckuva haul!

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Pre-war BBB from Jim (Lazarus) and a Scott Tinker tamper from the Squire I won in a raffle

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

neat, that's one heckuva haul!

My pipe club doesn't suck.

 

[AroEnglish]

My pipe club doesn't suck.

Certainly better than mine which doesn’t exist

 

[Wet Dottle]

Yes, the old Astleys No. 44 was a gem. RIP.

Thanks for the pics. Looks like a show I would have liked to attend.

 

[Auxsender]

Good pics. Great haul! Looks like a smoky good time. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

@bluegrassbrian Jim had just awful things to say about you. But he'll get you your souvenirs.

Well he's from Wisconsin. Frickin cheeseheads.

 

[kcghost]

Looks like you had a great event. It would have been nice had you put on a caption on the pictures so we would have known who we are looking at (except Jon David). Tobacco Jesus is easily recognizable.

 

[Milverton1868]

Looks like it was a good time.

 

[hall222]

Good times, looks like a good time was had by all!

 

[PipeIT]

Wow thanks for sharing, all those pics look awesome.